It feels like I’ve been waiting forever for the Great American Beer Fest to arrive… and just like that, it’s gone. The Denver off the Wagon crew had a great time at all 4 sessions. We came, we drank, we conquered… and we saw many of our loyal readers in the process. Perhaps we even [...]
Monday, October 3, 2011
Taking a break from the usual, here’s a shot of the cooler at Falling Rock Taphouse. A few of us were lucky enough to make a pilgrimage to this craft beer cellar and it was a view that won’t soon be forgotten. [We'll share some beer porn every Monday to get your week started off right. Have [...]
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
As the Great American Beer Festival approaches (16 days!), I’ll be highlighting some of the beer styles you are likely to encounter and what makes them unique. Today we’ll be covering the smoke beer. This historic style has its roots in Bamberg, Germany beginning in the 18th century, with the smoked porter not being introduced [...]
Thursday, September 1, 2011
As if there wasn’t enough going on during GABF already, here’s another party (two actually) you’re going to want to look into. Tap Hunter is throwing two parties the Thursday and Friday of GABF at Renegade Brewing Co. and Star Bar respectively. Best of all, if you RSVP early you’re entitled to $1 craft beers… $1! [...]
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
As the Great American Beer Festival approaches (28 days!), I’ll be highlighting some of the beer styles you are likely to encounter and what makes them unique. Today we’ll be covering the barley wine (or barleywine depending on how you want to spell it). This big beer is easily one of my favorite styles and [...]
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
As the Great American Beer Festival approaches, more and more events will be announced to keep you busy outside of the sessions. This event, however, is a special one. Two large figures in Colorado craft beer culture, Avery Brewing Company and Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen, have teamed up to offer a midnight breakfast on [...]
Monday, August 15, 2011
If you’ve never heard of CAUTION, no one would blame you… yet. They are one of a number of new breweries that are beginning to pop up all over the Denver metro area (ie. Copper Kettle Brewing Co., Renegade Brewing Co., Denver Beer Co., etc). These guys have only been at this (on a professional [...]
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
On Sunday, Avery Brewing Company celebrated 18 years of brewing craft beer with a party at their Boulder tap room. It turned out to be a beautiful day with very few clouds in the sky (perhaps too few given the 90+ degree heat). 1,500 tickets were available to the brew-powered block party and since I’m [...]
Friday, August 5, 2011
Got plans this Sunday? Lets hope not, because here’s one party that’s bound to make you jealous. Avery Brewing Co. is celebrating it’s 18th anniversary on Sunday from 12-5pm at their Boulder tap room (5757 Arapahoe Avenue). Tickets include a “plethora” of Avery beers, all-you-can-eat BBQ, and live music from several Boulder bands. They’re also [...]
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
On Friday, I attended the Denver Summer Brew Fest at Mile High Station. This festival featured over 125 beers from more than 45 breweries, most of which were from Colorado. There was also live music, food, and local vendors at the event which benefited the Swallow Hill Music Association. From their website: “Swallow Hill serves [...]
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